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Authorities search for suspect in fatal Panorama City shooting

March 17, 2013 | 12:44
pm

Authorities on Sunday were searching for a suspect involved
in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old male pedestrian in the San Fernando
Valley.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire Saturday about 10:30 p.m.
near the intersection of Parthenia Street and Cedros Avenue in the Panorama
City neighborhood, Los Angeles Police Sgt. Robert Gasior said.

The victim sustained one gunshot wound and was transported
to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills where he was
pronounced dead, Gasior said. He was believed to have been standing on the
sidewalk before he was approached. It was not known if the suspect had been on
foot or in a vehicle.

The shooting was not believed to be gang-related. No other
information was given.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call
detectives with the Mission Community Police Station at (818) 838-9810.